Clinical/Counselling Psychologist – CAMHS
The closing date is 22 June 2026
We would like to welcome additional Practitioner Psychologists to be part of our CAMHS multi‑disciplinary teams, working within an established service.
We have a Clinical/Counselling Psychologist post available based in our Stafford CAMHS team, working alongside the multi‑disciplinary team and supported by a Principal Clinical Psychologist and Consultant Clinical Psychologist. The post is advertised at Band 8a, but we are able to accept applications from newly qualifying Clinical Psychologists seeking a Band 7‑8a development post in 2026. Newly qualifying staff enter our two‑year development programme.
The ideal candidate will be:
- Passionate about working with the children and young people seen in our community CAMH services
- Collaborative in their approach to working with children, young people, their families/carers and networks
- Excited about the opportunity to contribute to service developments
- Keen to maximise what psychologists can deliver whilst also working with, and recognising the strengths of, the multi‑disciplinary team
- Able to provide child specialty placements to the Stafford Doctorate in Clinical Psychology Course (staff working at 8a only)
For a further discussion or to arrange an informal visit to meet the Team please contact Dr Harvinder Tagger (Consultant Psychological Professional for CAMHS).
Main duties of the job
- You will be responsible for the provision of a therapeutic psychological / mental health service to children & young people presenting with psychological distress and mental health difficulties. The role will incorporate complex assessments leading to psychological formulations and the delivery of effective interventions to this population. There will be ample opportunity to offer consultation and psychological formulation support and advice.
- All clinical staff in the team assist with the duty rota (9‑5 on working days), contribute to initial assessments, manage risk and act as case managers for their general caseload.
- CAMHS staff need to be able to work in a range of settings, most usually clinic settings but also including home visits, residential settings and schools as well as attending meetings at different sites. As such, the ability to travel across South Staffordshire is required.
Qualifications
- Doctoral level qualification in Clinical Psychology as recognised by the Health Professions Council (HCPC)
- Registered with the HCPC under a relevant practitioner psychologist title
- Completion of STAR (or equivalent) Clinical Psychology supervision training
- Eligible for Chartered status with the British Psychological Society
- Further training in a specific psychological model / interventions specific to the role remit/area of work
Experience
- Post‑qualification experience of working therapeutically with children and young people with significant emotional or mental health difficulties, and their families/carers.
- Experience of contributing to the development of services.
- Experience of providing specialist psychological assessment and intervention across a full range of settings.
- Experience of consultation with professionals from both within the Health Service and partner agencies.
- Experience of teaching, training and supervision.
- Experience of group work.
- Experience of conducting research and/or audit in clinical settings.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
